Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 6th–8th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Shell |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 2.25 x 4.25 in. (5.72 x 10.8 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–8th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian or Islamic |
| Period | Sasanian–early Islamic |
| Date Range | 6 AD |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 6th–8th century A.D.Shell
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ca. 7th–8th century A.D.Inlay
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ca. 6th–8th century A.D.Dish
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ca. 6th–8th century A.D.Relief fragment
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ca. 6th–8th century A.D.Relief fragment
RF
ca. 6th–8th century A.D.Relief fragment
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ca. 7th–8th century A.D.Pot
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ca. 6th–8th century A.D.Dish
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ca. 7th–8th century A.D.Relief fragment
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322951